Homework & Learning Resources

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Helping Every Student Succeed

Homework help, trusted learning resources, and personalized support—all included with your library card.

Whether you are finishing tonight’s homework, researching a school project, preparing a book report, or helping your child succeed in school, Clearview Library District is here to help.

With your library card, you can borrow books and access trusted research databases, educational videos, online courses, and digital reading materials. Students can also attend engaging programs and connect with knowledgeable staff at the library.

Explore the resources below to help students build confidence, strengthen research skills, and succeed throughout the school year.

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Books & Reading

Find physical and digital materials to support homework, classroom assignments, book reports, research projects, and independent reading.

Online Catalog

Search our collection for nonfiction books, biographies, graphic novels, chapter books, audiobooks, DVDs, and more. Borrow materials to read at home, bring to school, or use for research. You can search by title, author, subject, or reading level.

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Libby

Borrow e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines to read or listen to on your preferred device.

Hoopla

Instantly borrow e-books, audiobooks, comics, graphic novels, and educational videos with your library card.

TumbleBooks

Enjoy animated picture books, read-alongs, chapter books, and educational activities that help younger readers strengthen their literacy skills.

Homework & Research

Find trusted, age-appropriate resources for classroom assignments, research projects, presentations, and independent learning.

Start with librarian-selected databases that provide reliable articles, reference materials, biographies, images, videos, and primary sources. Recommended resources are organized below by grade level to help students and families find an appropriate starting point.

Elementary School — Grades K–5

Recommended resources: PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Explora for Elementary Schools, and Primary Search.

Build early research and literacy skills with easy-to-use articles, videos, images, dictionary content, and learning activities created for elementary students. PebbleGo is designed for students in kindergarten through second grade, while PebbleGo Next supports students in grades 3–5.

Middle School — Grades 6–8

Recommended resources: Explora for Middle Schools, Middle Search Plus, Science Reference Source, and Biography Reference Source.

Find age-appropriate articles, biographies, historical essays, primary sources, images, maps, and science information for reports, presentations, and classroom projects. Many articles include reading-level information to help students choose suitable sources.

High School — Grades 9–12

Recommended resources: Explora for High Schools, MAS Ultra School Edition, Science Reference Source, History Reference Source, Literary Reference Source, Points of View Reference Source, and Academic Search Premier.

Access reliable magazine and journal articles, primary sources, reference books, literary criticism, science and history materials, and balanced perspectives on current issues. These tools support essays, research papers, debates, presentations, and college-level coursework.

Additional Learning Resources

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia provides background information, images, and brief biographies across a wide range of subjects.

Mango Languages helps students practice practical conversation skills through interactive lessons in a variety of languages.

Explore Research Databases

Educational Videos & Courses

Reinforce classroom learning through documentaries, educational films, and expert-led courses.

Kanopy

Stream documentaries and educational films covering history, science, literature, culture, and more.

The Great Courses

Stream The Great Courses credit-free on Kanopy, or use one Hoopla BingePass to borrow for seven days of unlimited access to hundreds of courses.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Learning continues after the school day ends.

Explore library programs and events that encourage reading, creativity, STEM exploration, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. These opportunities help students discover new interests, build confidence, and connect with others.

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Study at Your Library

Need a place to focus or finish an assignment?

Visit the Windsor or Severance Library for:

Wi-Fi
Public computers
Printing and copying
Comfortable study spaces
Staff assistance in finding books and reliable information